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Maurice Hicks #43 of the San Francisco 49ers flips over Darrent Williams #27 of the Denver Broncos after a 16-yard return in the first quarter at Invesco Field Dec. 31, 2006 at Mile High in Denver, Colo. Only hours later, Williams, 24, was pronounced dead at Denver Health Medical Center, where he had was rushed after a drive-by shooting. (Denver's playoff hopes had ended with a 26-to-23 overtime loss to San Francisco.)

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Chris Henry #15 of the Cincinnati Bengals makes a second quarter touchdown reception as Darrent Williams #27 of the Denver Broncos defends as the Bengals took a 17-14 half time lead during NFL action on Dec. 24, 2006 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo.

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Wide receiver Eddie Kennison #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs grabs a pass against cornerback Darrent Williams #27 of the Denver Broncos in the first quarter on Nov. 23, 2006 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.

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Cornerback Darrent Williams #27 of the Denver Broncos looks on against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum on Nov. 12, 2006 in Oakland, Calif. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 17-13.

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Willie Parker #39 of the Pittsburgh Steelers tries to get past Darrent Williams #27 of the Denver Broncos during thier game on Nov. 5, 2006 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh.

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Reuben Droughns #34 of the Cleveland Browns is tackled by Darrent Williams #27 of the Denver Broncos during the third quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium on Oct. 22, 2006 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Broncos won 17-7.

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Darrent Williams #27 of the Denver Broncos carries the ball during the game against the Baltimore Ravens on Oct. 9, 2006 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. The Broncos won 13-3.

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Cornerback Darrent Williams #27 of the Denver Broncos laughs while stretching during training camp on July 29, 2006 at the Paul D. Bowlen Memorial Broncos Centre in Arapahoe County, near Denver, Colo.

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Cornerback Darrent Williams #27 of the Denver Broncos runs with the ball during the AFC Divisional Playoff game against the New England Patriots on Jan. 14, 2006 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo.

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Darrent Williams #27 of the Denver Broncos pumps up the crowd against the New England Patriots during the AFC Divisional Playoff game on Jan. 14, 2006 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo.

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Cornerback Darrent Williams #27 of the Denver Broncos returns a kick against the Philadelphia Eagles at INVESCO Field at Mile High on Oct. 30, 2005 in Denver, Colo. The Broncos defeated the Eagles 49-21.

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Darrent Williams #27 of the Denver Broncos carries the ball during the game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Oct. 30, 2005 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. The Broncos won 49-21.

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Darrent Williams #27 of the Denver Broncos makes the catch during the game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Oct. 30, 2005 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. The Broncos won 49-21.

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Darrent Williams #27 of the Denver Broncos breaks up as pass with the help of Nick Ferguson #25 that was intended for James Thrash #83 of the Washington Redskins as the Broncos defeated the Redskins 21-19 during NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High on Oct. 9, 2005 in Denver, Colo.

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Darrent Williams #27 of the Denver Broncos returns a kick against the Miami Dolphins at Dolphins Stadium on Sept. 11, 2005 in Miami, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Broncos 34-10.

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Darrent Williams of the Denver Broncos poses for his 2005 NFL headshot at photo day in Denver, Colo.

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Cornerback Darrent Williams #27 of the Denver Broncos makes an interception on a pass intended for Romar Crenshaw #15 durng the afternoon session on the first day of Training Camp at the Broncos Training Facility on July 29, 2005 in Englewood, Colo.

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Wide receiver Eric Rice #80 of the Mississippi Rebels holds on to the ball as he carries Darrent Williams #9 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys on his back in the fourth quarter during the SBC Cotton Bowl Jan. 2, 2004 at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas. Ole Miss won 31-28.

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Running back Tremain Turner #47 of the Mississippi Rebels pulls cornerback Darrent Williams #9 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys along for a ride late in the fourth quarter for a first down to seal the game during the SBC Cotton Bowl Jan. 2, 2004 at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas. Ole Miss won 31-28.